Add 8/25 and 36/6
1st number: 8/25, 2nd number: 6 0/6
8/25 + 36/6 is 158/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
8/25 = 8 × 6/25 × 6 = 48/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
36/6 = 36 × 25/6 × 25 = 900/150 - Add the two like fractions:
48/150 + 900/150 = 48 + 900/150 = 948/150 - 948/150 simplified gives 158/25
- So, 8/25 + 36/6 = 158/25
In mixed form: 68/25
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